Job Market Resources/Job Search Strategies during COVID-19
Given the fluidity of the community response to COVID-19 and resulting uncertainty in the economy, updates to the workplace including recruiting and hiring trends, are transpiring on a weekly and even daily basis. Here are several online resources to assist in gathering the latest information and trends regarding the employment market and other resources to help navigate the evolving work environment:
Additional Job Search/Resource Sites LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/ The preeminent online professional networking source, and the #1 channel for business-to- business marketing, which primarily includes employers posting jobs and job seekers building a robust online CV. LinkedIn allows members (both workers and employers) to create profiles and “connections” to each other in an online social network which may represent real-world professional relationships. Members can invite anyone (whether an existing member or not) to become a connection. Current world usage: over 670 users worldwide, including nearly 170 million in the U.S. 95% of recruiters use LinkedIn regularly. Additional LinkedIn statistics can be found here: https://www.omnicoreagency.com/linkedin-statistics/ Also See LinkedIn Learning: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/topics/job-searching (may require a membership fee)
The Muse: https://www.themuse.com/ Creates in-depth profiles of companies seeking top talent, showcasing their brand through behind-the-scenes videos of the office and team culture, interviews with employees, and current job openings. o Numerous up-do-date articles about the job market, including response to COVID-19
Monster/Employer Resources: https://hiring.monster.com/employer-resources/ Global employment website/job search engine with up-to-date employment trend articles
Marketplace: https://www.marketplace.org/ o Focuses on business, the economy, and events that influence them; includes affiliated radio program and podcasts.
US News & World Report/Careers: https://money.usnews.com/careers
Workforce Solutions – North Central Texas: https://dfwjobs.com/
WorkinTexas.com: https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/Default.aspx
Flexjobs.com (job search site for flexible/remote positions): https://www.flexjobs.com/
Robert Half: https://www.roberthalf.com/research-and-insights/career-development/job-market
General Articles Webinar: “How to Advance Your Job Search During COVID-19” (may have to create login): https://www.anymeeting.com/WebConference/RecordingDefault.aspx?c_psrid=EA50DD80854F3F&c ode=090-822-400 Webinar: “The Impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare Recruiting” (may have to create login): https://www.healthecareers.com/article/recruiting/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-healthcare- recruiting https://www.naceweb.org/talent-acquisition/trends-and-predictions/coronavirus-quick-poll- preliminary-results/ https://www.themuse.com/advice/job-search- coronavirus?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=jobsearch_march2020&ut m_content=advice https://www.themuse.com/advice/companies-hiring-during-coronavirus-covid-19 https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/credit-cards/articles/covid-jobs-that-are-in-demand-now/ https://www.marketplace.org/2020/03/13/demand-health-care-workers-up-covid-19/ https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/26/the-secret-to-landing-a-remote-job-and-who-is-hiring-right- now.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/markhall/2020/04/05/job-hunting-during-unemployment/ https://www.aol.com/article/finance/2020/03/20/15-industries-that-would-benefit-from-a- recession/23956591/
Workforce Authorities National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE): Ongoing NACE Quick Poll Results https://www.naceweb.org/talent-acquisition/trends-and-predictions/coronavirus-quick- poll- preliminary-results/ Updated labor market and college placement surveys assessed weekly, includes information regarding: National employer recruiting and hiring trends, including internships Trends in workplace changes Responses by college campuses https://www.naceweb.org/career-readiness/competencies/career-readiness-resources/ General resources to assist students in becoming career ready, regardless of job market
Texas Workforce Commission https://twc.texas.gov/news/covid-19-resources-job-seekers Resources and updates for jobseekers impacted by COVID-19 Filing for Unemployment – Some States Allowing New Options: Federal Information: https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/unemployment- insurance State of Texas: https://twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/unemployment- benefits Information regarding eligibility and application for unemployment benefits
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Main page: https://www.bls.gov/ Southwest Region: https://www.bls.gov/regions/southwest/ National and regional employment trends and updates
U.S. Department of Labor/O-NET OnLine https://www.dol.gov/ Labor market resources & articles https://www.onetonline.org/ Database considered the nation's primary source of occupational information Contains consolidated online job search by industry/occupation Updated Guidance on State Unemployment Insurance: https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20200402-0
Virtual Career Fairs (Listed in Order of Date):
Disability Virtual Career Fair Sponsored by Bender Services, Inc. /Powered by CareerEco Virtual Career Fair Tuesday, April 21, 2020 (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. CST) www.careereco.com/events/disability (click on ‘Jobseekers’ for employer/position information)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Health Resources & Service Administration Virtual Job Fair Wednesday, May 20, 5:45-9:15 p.m. CST https://bhw.hrsa.gov/provider-recruitment/virtual-job-fairs
Jobfairsin.com: Virtual Job Fairs The United States' Job and Hiring Events Calendar https://jobfairsin.com/online-virtual-job-fairs
CareerEco Virtual Events https://www.careereco.com/fair/upcomingfairs#1